Class descriptions

Mind/Body Connection Classes

Pilates Mat
Pronounced (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) is a combination of low impact movements based on the concepts developed by Joseph Pilates to train and condition the body from the inside out. It is an exercise style that effectively trains and works the "core" muscles of the body and to create strong and lean muscles without the bulk. Our classes focus is on basic Pilates principles of awareness, breath, centering, concentration, control, flowing movement, and precision. Challenging yet safe for all ages and fitness levels.

Pilates Allegro Reformer
A Reformer is a resistance-based piece of equipment with a moving carriage that slides along a wooden or metal frame. Springs and ropes provide assistance and resistance, and exercises are performed lying down, sitting, kneeling or standing. Many Pilates enthusiasts prefer working on Reformers, which offer more resistance and support than a mat.

Benefits: Increased muscular definition and improved coordination, flexibility, body awareness, posture, core strength.

Yoga
Practice of bringing body, breath, and mind into balance. Class format is a unique fusion of traditional exercise with the ancient beauty and artistry of yoga postures. Challenging yet safe for all ages and fitness levels.

Benefits: Develops strength and endurance, increases flexibility, improves posture, realigns the body and releases stress and tension.

Yogalates
Yogalates combines movements from both Yoga and Pilates (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) designed to engage both mind and body using the breath.

Yoga and Pilates increase balance, flexibility and muscle strength. It's an option for those who want a workout that is challenging, but still low-impact.  The class offers relaxation and improved concentration in addition to the physical benefits of improved flexibility, stamina and strength.

The Pilates portion of the class focuses on the core muscles of the back and abdomen. The yoga portion increases strength and flexibility throughout the body. This class is designed to specifically sculpt and tone the buttocks, legs, arms and abdominals while enhancing spinal alignment and posture.

Benefits: Feeling taller leaner and healthier but more relaxed.

Cardio Classes

Aerobics
Choreography that combines levels of impact; can be modified by the participant to increase or reduce intensity and impact.

Aqua
Aerobic exercise performed in a swimming pool where the water provides the support and added resistance. Reduced impact to the body makes this a particularly advantageous form of exercise for the overweight, elderly, post-medical trauma, or pregnant exerciser.

Cardio Kickboxing
An intense cardiovascular and strength conditioning class that incorporates movements derived from boxing, tae kwon do, and karate. Focus is on punches and kicks that provide for a dynamic, energetic, heart-pumping workout.

Pain in the BUTT
Quick 30 minute class designed to work the butt, hips and thighs.

Zumba
Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating!

Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold targets the largest growing segment of the population: baby boomers. It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.

Benefits: Improves the cardio & respiratory systems, increases the metabolism, and burns fat.

Speciality Classes

PWR!MOVES™
PWR!MOVES™ is a group exercise approach that specifically targets PD symptoms of slow/small movements. Participants will learn how to use high effort, muscle activation for bigger, better posture, balance, and everyday FUNction such as walking, turning, rising from a chair, or floor, buttoning, and speaking. The activities will be tailored to overcome “real world” personal challenges of the participants.

Senior Fitness
Senior fitness group exercise classes are appropriate for older adults who are fit and active as well as those who are sedentary, intimidated, unfamiliar with exercise, entering post-rehabilitation programs and ALL those who enjoy a positive, upbeat social environment.

SilverSneakers® -- Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
SilverSneakers -- Muscular Strength & Range of Movement is a trademarked group exercise class designed for older adults. Exercises include work for all major and minor muscle groups addressing strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, balance, coordination, agility, speed and power.

The class format includes a warm-up and rhythmic range of movement stretch, work with resistance tools, cool down, final stretch and relaxation segment. It is an equipment-based, multi-level, total body conditioning class in which students use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a SilverSneakers playball and a chair for standing and/or seated support.

SilverSneakers® -- Cardio Circuit Class
SilverSneakers -- Cardio Circuit is an advanced group exercise class designed for SilverSneakers students who have expressed a desire for more cardiovascular and muscular endurance conditioning and have experience with exercise activities requiring advanced levels of agility, balance and coordination. SilverSneakers II – Cardio Circuit is a non-impact cardiovascular conditioning class presented in a circuit format with alternating resistance tool work and aerobic conditioning choreography.

All class formats and choreography options meet industry standards for older adult fitness outlined by all accrediting professional organizations and curriculum guidelines from the International Society for Aging and Physical Activity (ISAPA).

SilverSneakers® -- YogaStretch
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.